Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

If I were to adopt I would adopt a toddler (age 3 and up) and would want want an african-american child and no, I am not a racist in any shape, form or fashion. I personally think I could provide a better life for an african-american child. Me, being african-american, feel that child would have more in common with me. Our hair, some of the foods we eat, our culture in general would almost be the same and most of all I feel we could relate to each other better 閳?whereas if I were to adopt a child of another race. Another thing, I often see a white couple with several different kids that have obviously been adopted. I notice that if there are any african-american children, their hair is always matted up and dry and it is not combed. I realize that 閳ユ笓ooks閳?don閳ユ獩 matter when there閳ユ獨 a child in need, and as long as they閳ユ獧e being loved that閳ユ獨 the most important thing. However, this is exactly what I mean when I say a people of the same race would likely relate better.

What are you thoughts?

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No way are you being racist. I'm white and my sister in-law adopted an African American child. While I can honestly say he is not treated any differently at family functions, you can tell, even at 5 years old that he knows something is different. I suppose it's different for each child.

But there's nothing wrong with it and I applaud you for adopting!

Good Luck

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I would say this makes sense and is not racsist.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

It is not prejudice to want to adopt a child within your own race.

If I were to adopt a child, I would also adopt an African American child. It's called having a preference:)

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

it sounds normal. you want the child to feel like they are in a safe and familiar environment.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I completely agree. its not about being racist, its just about culture and having more in common/being able to relate better. I think it makes the child more comfortable as well...

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

no

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I believe it is perfectly normal and healthy for an adopted child to be the same race as their "parents."

It can be awkward for a child who has parents that do not look like them, whether it be from different skin color, different color hair, etc.

It's hard enough to feel accepted for a child who is adopted, but when your parents are a completely different race it can make it much more difficult.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I would not call you prejudice. Obviously your reasons for wanting to adopt within your own race are logical and have nothing to do with "hatred" or "racial superiority" You are simply considering the quality of upbringing you would be able to provide to a child and there is nothing wrong with that at all!

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No I think that would be a great idea. That way you could teach the child about your culture. My boyfriend (from Haiti) was adopted by white people in North Carolina. He turned out okay too. I don't think it really matters, as long as the parents love them. Good luck on adopting.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

i would only say you are racist if you are opposed to loving a child of another race. just becuz you feel you would have more to offer a child of your same racial background, thats pretty understandable to other black folks. what i would suggest is that you dont rule out adopting a mixed child :)

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I dont think it's racists. It's probably easier and more natural to have a child the same ethinicity as you. People are less likely to know that child is adopted as well if that mattered. I'd do the same in your shoes. Good luck to you.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I don't think it is racist at all.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I agree with you. Don't feel you have to defend yourself on this. It's not a race issue at all, I don't think. It is a natural preference and not one that I feel should be looked at from a race angle.

Kudos to you for wanting to adopt! You seem passionate! I certainly hope a beautiful little toddler is lucky enough to find you!

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

Not at all.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I think that is good. Also, it would be harder for other kids to notice that he or she is adopted, so the teasing would not go on. I am not saying don't tell the child that's he's adopted. I am saying that OTHER kids won't notice. It is comman, and you would be more capable of relating to the child, and you would never get strange looks from people.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

I think it sounds normal and I don't see anything wrong with it. Adoption is great! I def. agree with you on the whole "relating" better issue as well. God bless and good luck with whatever you do!

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No, this is normal for most people.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No! Absolutely not! There is nothing wrong with wanting a child of your race when you adopt. It's perfectly normal.

Whoever told you you were racist, they were wrong.

Adopting a child is supposed to make you happy. I admire you for adopting in the first place, and anyone with half a brain should admire you for it.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

That makes alot of sense to me!

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

It sounds fine to me but the problem for me with this kind of argument is where does that leave mixed-race children? - adopted or not.Are they supposed to have to make a choice?

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No, nothing wrong with that.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

No, you are not prejudice, just smart. I am an adoptee, and it was hard enough to explain that I was adopted, had we been of very dramatically racially different it would have been awful. Children, and teenagers, can be horrible people and will say just about anything to get a rise out of a peer. I think you are doing a wonderful thing by adopting a child, and making a great choice in adopting one inside your own race.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

You're not racist. It's normal for people to only adopt kids from their own race.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

Saving a child from the system is saving a child from the system. The fact that you are adopting is wonderful within itself!

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

Both of my children were adopted, my husband and I are caucasian and our children are Korean. While we were open to adopt a child of any race, I definetly can understand why you might feel more comfortable adopting a child who is also african-american. It's not racist, it's just how you feel most comfortable building your family.

Would you call me prejudice if I said I wanted to adopt a child within my own race?

Nappy hair may be a given, but all of the other issues you mention (the food you eat and your culture) are superficial and are only part of a child's makeup because that was how he or she was raised and have nothing to do with the child's welfare.

I don't know if I'd call you prejudiced as much as misguided.